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Can i buy birth control over the counter?

Asked by bubblelicious about 1 year ago, 9 answers.

Im only 16 and im thinking of birth control, but I dont wante my parnets to know so can I buy birth control over the counter?

Answered by funadvice on Mar 31, 2008, 03:15AM
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I think you can go to a family planning clinic. They have them in australia but I dont know about where you are. Thay should be able to organise something there for you without your parents knowing. I dont know if there is an age requirement or not. Sorry I wasnt much help.

Answered by tinatodder4 on Mar 31, 2008, 03:47AM
2637 answers

I'm pretty sure you can get some at planned parenthood. look it up to see if there is a planned parenthood clinic in your area.

Answered by classybitch on Mar 31, 2008, 03:51AM
16 answers

you can.but you need to see your doctor so as to see which type will suit you best

Answered by jules22871 on Mar 31, 2008, 10:37AM
389 answers

In the United States you cannot buy birth control pills over the counter. They require a prescription. Each state has different laws on the ages of females taking BC. The County Health Dept or Planned Parent center in your area should be able to advise you.

Answered by ty on Mar 31, 2008, 11:39AM
10162 answers

Nope, you can only get the morning after pill, but you need to be 18. Like everyone's said, go to a planned parenthood, they're not generally expensive and wont tell your parents.

Also remember the only thing that prevents STDs is the condom. Use them, unless you're both virgins and you are both in a monogamous commited relationship (actually use them even if you are, people slip up and mess up, and you dont want to ruin your life because of their mistake...)

Answered by chrisgood1 on Mar 31, 2008, 11:45AM
62 answers

Naw it's doctor perscribed. I would get the shot tho you wont have to remember to take a pill and it lasts for three months.

Answered by sikashimmer on Mar 31, 2008, 04:18PM
3321 answers

No you cannot purchase birth control over the counter. (you can get some of the lower dose pills on the internet... for an outrageous price.)
You must have a prescription, even if you get them through a clinic... they have your prescription on file.

xox
Sika

Answered by bubblelicious on Mar 31, 2008, 11:44PM

hey thanks for all the tips oh and I live in los angles, california oh yeah there a shot that you have to take once every 3 months where can I seek that ?is there any side effects?

Answered by jules22871 on Apr 01, 2008, 03:39AM
389 answers

Side effects of the shot are weight gain, acne, mood swings, etc. Plus having to get yourself regular again once you quit taking it. Of all the people that I know of that have taken then shot, none of them have been happy with it. My daughter took one shot and gained 20 pounds without changing her eating habits in any way.

The shot has to be gotten from a doctor or a clinic also.